The Mariners offer summer baseball & softball camps in Washington and Oregon. Mariners Grand Slam Camps provide a unique experience developing skills for all players, whether they are beginners or advanced. Campers are grouped by age and ability and coached by professional educators, former pros and current college players.
Mariners Youth Baseball & Softball
The Mariners are committed to ensuring all youth have access to baseball and softball regardless of income, race, cultural background, or ability. With the On BASE (Baseball and Softball Everywhere) initiative, the Mariners increase positive health outcomes through baseball and softball by creating access to play, removing barriers, and building a culture of inclusion.
Featured Initiative
Reaching out for support during your time of need is critical for your mental health. MLB is partnering with Crisis Text Line to increase mental health awareness and access to support. For free, 24/7, and confidential support, text MLB to 741741 to reach a volunteer Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line, or you can connect via web chat at crisistextline.org.
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Summer Slugger
The Seattle Mariners & Major League Baseball have launched a baseball-themed, online education program for kids called Summer Slugger. This interactive, gamified course makes learning fun, and helps prevent the “summer slide” - the loss of critical math and literacy skills during the vacation months. The course is recommended for 4th-5th graders and is available to individual students, schools, and community organizations at no cost.
MLB Youth Baseball Programs and Initiatives
Major League Baseball's PLAY BALL initiative is about inspiring everyone to play ball.
Pitch, Hit & Run is a baseball and softball skills competition that showcases boys' and girls' abilities.
The MLB Youth Academies offer free baseball and softball instruction and educational opportunities.
The Youth Development Foundation (YDF) supports efforts that focus on improving the caliber, effectiveness and availability of amateur baseball and softball programs.
The RBI program provides disadvantaged youth an opportunity to learn baseball and softball.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America are the official charity of Major League Baseball.
Find the best selection of team gifts and items for kids of all ages at the official online shop for everything Mariners.